Tag Archive: Katmai

It’s been a crazy 2014 already with lots of reservations coming in for July. Brooks Camp is one of the most popular destinations for bear viewing in Alaska. In July, you can observe dozens of bears fishing the famous Brooks waterfalls, sometimes pulling salmon right out of the air. Its also exciting watching the sockeye …

It’s been one funky winter here in Homer, Alaska. The lake has almost completely thawed out at least twice. Will it be an early start this year? Will travelers be sliding in earlier in May or even April?? We’ll see! But I do know one thing. People from the south must be trying to escape …

Reservations for the 2014 season have already started piling in. It looks like July is going to fill up fast, especially for trips to Brooks camp for bear viewing. We already have several days completely filled. Be sure to call soon to reserve your spot! Brooks Camp is located at the mouth of the Brooks …

Spring has sprung and the bears are here! It appears that the bears are finally waking up in Chinitna Bay. The first few signs of life have been spotted there just this week, with bear activity expected to pick up greatly by the end of May. We have already had several bear viewing requests here …

We have kicked off a busier May than usual by being the first floatplane air taxi willing to go to Katmai. Lake Hood in Anchorage is still frozen so the only available floatplanes are here on Beluga Lake in Homer. Construction and Katmai National Park projects were just waiting for the lake to open up. …

We made our first Katmai Coast trip of the year this Memorial Day weekend and are glad to announce that the bears are waking up slowly but surely. I am less thrilled to admit that after a winter in the garage, my hip-waders have developed a leak. However, when you slip and fall off the …